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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ALBundy" data-source="post: 597988" data-attributes="member: 15">1) The common problem at the rear axle is the worn out differential cover bush (3 pieces). This is a common problem as the rear differential is mounted onto the rear subframe via these three bushes, and due to the amount of torque generated, these will break over time, and you will get grinding/rattling all over the rear of the car when under acceleration. Now you can get the whole differential cover for less than 1k plus labour and oil, should be less than 2k. Happened to mine as well.2) If the SMG unit is faulty, it will be a costly affair. For the M3, the culprit is the SMG pump. There is no repair kit and forget about getting a used one on ebay. New one is about 8k. 3) Most of the recon cars from UK has this problem. Not that it has been abused by previous owners but sometimes these cars sat in the dockyard for months, before someone buys it and ships it to Malaysia. Best is to raise up the car and do a proper inspection. Last but not least, given the condition of the car, 220k is a little high.Cheers</blockquote>